Kankakee Times

Manteno Community Unit School District 5 had $18.1 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Woods | Jul 30, 2025

Manteno Community Unit School District 5 had the highest outstanding school debt among Kankakee County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Kankakee County in week ending July 19?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 29, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 2 inmates sentenced in Kankakee County during August

By F. R. Moore | Jul 29, 2025

There are two inmates sentenced in Kankakee County set to be released from prison in August.

From McLean County Times

Independence Party’s Calvin Coleman to run in GOP primary for Illinois 2nd District

By McLean County Times reports | 1 hour ago

Calvin Coleman, a 46-year-old mechanic, small business owner and political reform advocate, announced this week that he will run in the Republican primary for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District on March 17, 2026, while continuing to identify with the newly formed Independence Party aligned with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

FOIA request sent to Iroquois County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

By Kankakee Times | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Iroquois County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iroquois County in week ending July 19?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 28, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Jul 28, 2025

Kankakee Metro City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Government event this week in Kankakee Metro: July 27 - Aug. 2

By I. S. Waters | Jul 28, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in Kankakee Metro this week.

Robin Kelly criticizes GOP on energy costs and advocates for Medicaid expansion

By Kankakee Times | Jul 28, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted a series of tweets on July 27-28, 2025 addressing energy policy under President Trump and Republican leadership, women's healthcare access through Medicaid, and environmental protection for future generations.

Kankakee School District 111 Board Finance Committee will meet July 31

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 28, 2025

Kankakee School District 111 Board Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 31

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met July 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 28, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Wednesday, July 2

Village of Bradley Village Board met July 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 28, 2025

Village of Bradley Village Board met Monday, July 28

Religious meetings this week in Kankakee Metro: July 27 - Aug. 2

By G. S. Marquez | Jul 27, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Kankakee Metro this week.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Kankakee County in week ending July 19

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 27, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 during 2023-24 school year?

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 27, 2025

There were 10 incidents of students being suspended in Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Family & kids events this week in Kankakee Metro: July 27 - Aug. 2

By G. R. Manning | Jul 27, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Kankakee Metro this week.

Entertainment event this week in Kankakee Metro: July 27 - Aug. 2

By G. R. Manning | Jul 27, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Kankakee Metro this week.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Iroquois County in week ending July 19?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 27, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Robin Kelly addresses HHS leadership concerns and thanks summer interns

By Kankakee Times | Jul 27, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted several updates on July 27, addressing potential changes at HHS under RFK Jr., thanking summer interns for their service, and inviting applications for fall internships.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Iroquois County in week ending July 19

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 26, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.